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Karavanich Family History

Karavanich Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Caramanica, Kranich, Kavanagh, Vranich, Marinich, Karpovich

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Where is the Karavanich family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karavanich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karavanich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karavanich. 100% of Karavanich men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Karavanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karavanich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Karavanich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Karavanich. For the veterans among your Karavanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karavanich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Karavanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karavanich in 1967 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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